Jacques Barzun Quotes

Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.

I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family.

We must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man. We must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less.

It is our responsibility to stand up for equality, fairness, and civil rights.

What those people who ask for equality have in mind is always an increase in their own power to consume.

We understand the concept of equality, that we all want to be equal. But I think this is absolutely not true. I don't think anybody really wants to be equal. Everybody wants to be more equal.

We ought to be respecting the principle of equality.

I just believe in equality for all.

Exclusion is never the way forward on our shared paths to freedom and justice.

Freedom and Justice are twin sisters.

What this denomination stands for is, really, is the universal vision of all people being treated fairly under the law as God sees us in His sight.

I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.

We live in a world where equality is pretty important.

We do believe that freedom, the right to choose, the right to vote, respect and justice is the fundamental right of all people. All people must obtain these rights.

We must always embrace individual liberty and enforce the constitutional rights of all Americans-rich and poor, immigrant and native, black and white.

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

It's annoying, but justice and equality are mates. Aren't they? Justice always wants to hang out with equality. And equality is a real pain.

Together, we can build the kind of world in which we all seek to live, one of universal equality and justice.

Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it.

Justice and Fairness to All

We are looking forward to a non-racial, just and egalitarian society in which color, creed and race shall form no point of reference.

… the color of the skin is a condition entirely to be disregarded … I have little patience with … any other tests than those of regularity, character, manhood, and intelligence.

When we achieve human rights and human dignity for all people - they will build a peaceful, sustainable, and just world.

I really believe in being egalitarian.

Everybody has his place; everybody is equal. Treated equally, equal standing, equal rights and status.